Clinical Engineer

The post holder will work as part of a small specialist team engaged in inspecting, testing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of medical equipment. He/she will have the relevant qualifications, combined with practical experience and the ability to work on his/her own initiative with sophisticated medical devices in a patient sensitive environment. The Engineer is also expected to service and maintain equipment that is categorised to be predominantly medium-high risk in terms of patient care technology. Fault diagnosis may be undertaken whilst equipment is connected to, or in close proximity to patients. Additional duties include mentoring junior staff and upholding team-centred working relationships within the department and across the organisation.Main duties of the job 1.1 Undertake servicing and repair of medical devices in a safe, professional and organised manner in accordance with departmental procedures, Trust policies and manufacturers' recommendations. 1.2 Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault-finding, repair and calibration of medium-high risk medical equipment. 1.3 Understand the clinical applications of medical devices and have the skills necessary to discuss these issues with medical staff. 1.4 Work on devices that may have been exposed to contamination and bodily fluids and whilst exposed to mains and/or other potentially lethal voltages. 1.5 Maintain accurate equipment records maintenance records, complying with timeframes, legibility and quality of information. 1.6 Acceptance testing of new equipment to ensure compliance with appropriate standards. 1.7 Use I.T. based systems and sophisticated test equipment to calibrate, diagnose faults and upgrade medical equipment. 1.8 Promote teamwork, flexibility and versatility within the department.Working for our organisation Clinical Engineering is a specialist team engaged in overseeing all aspects of medical equipment management, which spans from research, design and installation, through to maintenance and eventual disposal. Incorporated within Clinical Engineering, is the Medical Equipment Library (MEL): whose primary focus is distributing medical devices where needed, in a timely manner., Accountable to the Head of Clinical Engineering for providing support within the technical and maintenance elements of managing medical equipment Carry out servicing and repair of medical devices in a safe, professional and organised manner in accordance with departmental procedures and Trust policies. There may be instances where fault diagnosis is carried out whilst equipment is connected, or in close proximity to patients, often in stressful situations; therefore, a degree of sensitivity is required according to the environment. Assist with the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedule for the Trust's medical equipment. Though not an exhaustive list, these duties include comprehensive service and repair on the following devices: 24-hr syringe drivers, Oxygen monitors, Humidifiers, Sleep apnoea monitors, Foetal Dopplers, Patient/Baby Warming units, Phototherapy units Volumetric Infusion Pumps, Syringe Pumps, Pulse-oximeters, Non-Invasive Blood Pressure machines Audiology Equipment Speech and Language Therapy aids, § Pathology and point-of-care testing equipment. PPM and/or first-line callouts and repairs on the following devices: ECG machines, CPAP/Respiratory aids, Automated-External Defibrillators and Low-acuity Patient Monitors Identify to the Line Manager and other relevant staff, any faults or potential faults on equipment that may be hazardous to patients, users or fellow engineers Undertake installations and modifications that are considered to be non-routine, yet relevant to the individual's responsibility. Assist Clinical Engineer and MEL services by working towards the implementation of an ISO 9000 quality system, or equivalent recognised quality accreditation (QA) standard Respond to urgent repair call-outs and act accordingly. Liaise with equipment manufacturers to obtain spares and service data. Develop relationships with equipment manufacturers and suppliers in order to attain best value and quality within the supply of products Monitor stock-levels of appropriate components and spares, re-ordering when necessary Observe and comply with all policies and instructions regarding health and safety, including dealing with contaminated equipment and working on equipment with high-voltages Use the facilities and equipment provided in a proper and safe manner Refrain from any activity that contravenes health and safety, or any action that may endanger yourself or others Report to the Team Leader/Head of Clinical Engineering any hazards, potential hazards and/or defects, as soon as possible.

Therefore, practical knowledge; relevant qualifications; technical expertise of working within such services; and familiarity with medical devices and multi-disciplinary teams across the organisation are fundamental to this position.,

• Minimum Level-4/5 qualification in: Electronics, Engineering, IT or Physical Science; and/or Experiential equivalence underpinned by continuous professional development, At least one of the following qualifications: BSc/BEng. Electrical, Electronics, BSc/BEng. Clinical or Medical Engineering BSc Data Science or Computer Engineering equivalent IT degree, Experience of working with electromechanical equipment as an Engineer within the NHS and/or private sector
• General understanding of legislation, national standards and professional guidelines relating to the use and application of healthcare technologies, Experience of working in Clinical Engineering, or with medical devices; or as part of a Practitioner Training Programme (PTP)., Clear and accurate communication skills via phone, email, face-to-face, written reports and presentations - frequently conveying complex problems and sometimes sensitive issues to colleagues at all levels
  
  At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
One LSC is a new collaborative partnership shared service formed by the five NHS Trusts serving the Lancashire and South Cumbria population of 1.8 million people. We are a shared service run by the NHS, for the NHS and are hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust on behalf of the partner Trusts of the Lancashire and South Cumbria system. One LSC stands for 'One Lancashire and South Cumbria' and reflects the Lancashire and South Cumbria System ambition to have one team serving Lancashire and South Cumbria in a joined-up way. It is jointly run by the five Trusts as a collaborative partnership. The Trusts that make up One LSC are: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust · Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust · Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust One LSC brings together the Digital, Data and Technology, Estates and Facilities, Finance, People Services and Procurement and Logistics services from each of the provider Trusts to create one central community of professionals. Under one leadership team, they will provide services for and on behalf of all Trusts. The aim is to bring services more closely together so that we can deliver the best service possible to each of our partner organisations. At the core of One LSC delivery is eliminating duplication, removing unwarranted variation, realisation of the benefits of sharing common systems and processes and ensuring we deliver value for money for our partners, our system and, ultimately, for the communities we serve., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, is committed to improving the working lives of its colleagues and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy on aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. As a recruitment service, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service in recruiting people into positions of trust. It is important to us that we employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone - irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that as an employer we are under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit. We recognise that the recruitment process may present barriers for some and you may need personal adjustments to enable you to participate in our recruitment process. Please make contact with the recruitment team at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable you to apply for this post.

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Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained. The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed. The cost for an Enhanced DBS, is £45.90 and for a Basic & Standard, this is £24.90 this cost includes a £4.90 admin fee., Please note: a young person must be in part-time education or training until they're 18. If you are under 18 we are unable to employ you on a full time basis, unless it is in an apprenticeship role. Disclosure and Barring Service checks If the role you've applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this on your behalf and the cost will be recovered from your salary, either as a one-off payment, or over 3 months. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £26.40, Standard DBS check £26.40, Enhanced DBS check £54.40 and Enhanced DBS check with Barred List(s) £54.40. You should be aware that if you are successful in obtaining a position that requires a DBS check but later withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check. DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions. The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here. In line with guidance from United Kingdom Health Security Agency, all staff and volunteers are required to comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control processes in relation to safe working.